A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client with long hair. Which procedure should the nurse follow when providing hair care to the client?
A) Fasten the hair with a latex rubber band.
B) Use hairpins to keep hair in place.
C) Wash client's comb and brush regularly.
D) Avoid tying long hair in braids.
C
Feedback:
After providing hair care to the client, the client's comb and brush should be washed regularly. This helps to keep the hair clean and prevents reinfection or reinfestation of the scalp in infectious conditions or pediculosis. Rubber bands should not be used because they can pull and break off hairs. Also, clients may be allergic to latex rubber bands. Hairpins or bobby pins may be uncomfortable and may injure the client's head while lying in bed. These items may also interfere with surgery, tests, and treatments. Long hair is often braided to prevent tangles when the client lies on the hair and moves about in bed.
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